‘It’s interesting how your perspective changes when the newsmaker is somebody you know.’
Archives for April 23, 2017
Lombardi has red flags Pegula needs to study closely
‘The Kings were completely hamstrung by Lombardi’s deals.’
The Sabres’ next GM must bring in the right coach — and fix the culture
‘It’s a hire the GM has to get right. Eichel has too much talent to waste. If the right coach doesn’t help Eichel maximize his skill, he’ll find himself following Hall in another dubious manner: by being traded.’
Sabres looking for general manager, coach again
‘But the biggest challenge in Buffalo? Regaining the fans’ trust in the franchise. The Sabres have one of the NHL’s most loyal fan bases, but fans have been fooled into believing that the team is going to have long-term success.’
Buffalo sports = a hamster wheel
‘I’m not bothered by the house cleaning. I don’t think it sets the Sabres back another five years as some of you might. It’s very simple, it all comes down to hiring the right people to build your organization. This is where the story can become scary though.’
Report: Sabres looking for “new blood” with next GM hire
‘It doesn’t mean there isn’t a guy out there with experience but young enough to relate younger players on the roster, while understanding the importance culture (as Pegula hit on multiple times during his press conference on Friday) and building a winning team.’